Chapter 2 The First Trial (Part One)
Underneath the cold, gray sky. Sharp, grayish-white rocks, as tall as a person, are scattered here and there. A grassy plain stretches out as far as the chest. The grass sways and ripples in the wind. Dark forests can be seen on the left and right. This is a grassy plain nestled between small hills and mountains.
"What...what is this place?"
Those were the words of Kuriyama, a member of the Yankee group.
"We were in the classroom...right?"
Next, Kojima-san, one of the girls, spoke.
Everyone looked around anxiously.
"Is everyone okay? Is everyone here?"
The voice of Kawaharasaki-sensei came from a corner of the grassy area.
"Yes." "I'm fine." "Here." "Me too." "I'm here."
Responses came from here and there.
And at this moment, I knew that all the students in the class were present in this place.
"But, what happened? Why are we here?"
As soon as someone asked that question, everyone began expressing their doubts and anxieties.
"This can't be a dream, right?"
"Why did we suddenly end up here from the classroom?"
"I remember there was an earthquake, but..."
"Could this be some kind of prank?"
But here, such questions have no meaning. And there is no time.
"Everyone, be vigilant of your surroundings! And grab anything, whether it's a stick or a stone, and turn it into a weapon!"
I shouted loudly, warning them. However, most of them just looked at me with puzzled expressions.
(There's no point in saying anything here...)
I gritted my teeth. It's frustrating, but at this stage, I know that not everyone will listen to me. I am well aware of that, but still, I couldn't help but say it every time. To increase the survival rate of the class, even just a little...
"What is Akito saying?"
"Indeed, it is understandable to feel doubtful when suddenly thrown into such a place."
In the midst of that, Fukui said as if spitting out his words.
"Why is that introverted guy trying to act so important? What an idiot."
Shimura, also a member of the extroverted (sunny) group, said.
"But it is true that the situation is incomprehensible. Even if we say that, can we find sticks or stones in such a grassy field?"
Fukui complained further.
"We don't need to listen to what he says. That guy is acting strange today, all high and mighty."
I didn't give any further warnings. I searched the ground and looked for a stone of suitable size. I found a fist-sized stone and put it inside a pair of doubled-up socks. I tied the side of the open end and made an improvised blackjack baton. Is this the extent of what I can prepare right now?
Kondo Shuichi, one of the leaders in this class, and also the student council president, called out to everyone.
"Everyone, listen up. We don't know what's happening in the current situation. Let's not spread out too much. Instead, how about the boys form groups of a few people each and investigate the surroundings a little? Of course, within visible range only."
After saying that, he turned towards Sensei and confirmed, "Is that alright, sensei?" Kawaharasaki-sensei nodded and said, "Yes, as long as it's within visible range."
Kondo Shuichi is highly trusted by his classmates. Like Kiridani Jun, who is an extroverted leader, he can bring this class together. However, the decision made now is wrong.
"No! Don't cluster together, everyone! It's not good to be alone, but it's also dangerous for everyone to gather in one place! And don't go out for a walk right now, that's absolutely forbidden. Instead, keep a close eye on the surroundings and be alert for any signs of trouble. Be cautious!"
I screamed again. I have to save as many classmates' lives as possible. But my words were still not trusted more than Kondo Shuichi's words.
"What's up with that guy, Akito, he's been acting weird since earlier."
"He seems to be telling us to be cautious or something."
Fukui opened his mouth as if to make fun of me again.
"Shut up, Akito. You're annoying, man. An introvert should stay quiet like an introvert. It's too much to stand out in this situation, it's like a middle school syndrome."
He said that, and right after, a part of the swaying grassland showed a different movement. I didn't miss that movement. Above all, this time, the movement came from the mountain side behind, just like before.
"Get ready! It's coming from there!"
I pointed to the direction behind Sensei, more like a mountain than a forest. Most of the students turned around.
"Gii!"
With a sharp voice, something leaped out from the thicket. And something was swung down onto the head of the student Higuchi, who was the furthest on the mountain side within the group. It was a stone axe with a sharply pointed tip.
The stone axe deeply pierced Higuchi's skull, and his right half of the face crumbled and distorted from the left half.
"Gigigii!"
A pointed head, pointed ears, a hooked nose like an eagle's beak, and jagged teeth. It's about the size of a sixth grader. The ones attacking was goblin.
"Wow!"
"What is that thing!"
"Monster!"
When the classmates screamed like that, several goblins were already attacking.
"Wow!" "Ahh!" "Eek!" "Help!"
The classmates screamed and fled.
"Wait! Don't run away alone! Form groups of three to four and fight! Goblins aren't that strong of monsters!"
I shouted, but how many were actually listening in this situation?
In reality, a goblin's physical strength is about the same as an adult human's. What's terrifying about them is how they attack in groups. If dealt with calmly, there shouldn't be a one-sided defeat...
Now, a goblin appeared near me. The short goblin seemed to suddenly emerge from the sea of grass. But if you pay close attention, you can see that the grass moves unnaturally, so you can figure out from which direction it will attack.
I split the grass and a goblin jumped out. But knowing the direction and timing, I sharply swung the temporary blackjack baton I had in my hand. The tip of the blackjack baton penetrated the goblin's face.
"Garghh!"
The goblin fell on its back. It had a sharp-edged stone axe in its hand, just as I expected. I quickly snatched the stone axe from the goblin. The stone part was sharp and pointed like obsidian.
I swung the stone axe lightly and slashed the goblin's throat. Another goblin appeared. It had a club in its hand. I dodged the club being swung down and once again swung the stone axe at its neck. The goblin, with green blood spurting from its body, fell down.
I looked around. There were humans who needed my help. I saw three men and women being chased by goblins. One of them was Fukui, and the woman was Egawa-san, right? The two of them were running side by side. Two goblins were chasing closely behind them. They seemed about to catch up. At that moment, Egawa-san fell down in an unnatural manner. The goblins attacked her.
"Help!"
Without uttering a word, she was struck by goblin axes. With a cracking sound, something like a "thud" could be heard. The tragedy remains hidden in the grass, at least that's some relief. In that moment, Fukui and another person seemed to have escaped. Looking in a different direction, two boys were climbing up the rocks.
"No, get off the rocks!"
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